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Fox trying to keep Broncos' attention

By Jeff Legwold The Denver Post

Posted:
11/21/2012 09:43:21 PM MST

Updated:
11/21/2012 09:43:25 PM MST

ENGLEWOOD -- Broncos coach John Fox really has tried to throw the records out the window. In fact, he will spend much of this week trying to avoid any stumbles in Arrowhead Stadium because the Broncos got too caught up in the Chiefs' 1-9 record or injury woes.

"I've said it many times, we don't look at records, we look at tape," Fox said.

The Chiefs running game -- Kansas City is fourth in the league in rushing at 145.4 yards per game -- has been receiving particular attention. There also is a little matter of history for the Broncos veterans in that the Chiefs have rushed for at least 185 yards in four of their past five victories over the Broncos.

"The tape is different," said defensive tackle Justin Bannan. "I see them running on teams that have stout running defenses. I see them moving the ball up and down the field. I just think sometimes they're having a lot of unlucky turnovers, and that's probably been the case of their season."

"These guys are smart enough," Fox said. "They turn on the tape. They've been in there all day looking at the Kansas City Chiefs' offense, their run game, and they can tell (Jamaal Charles is) pretty good."

Or as safety Mike Adams put it: "I was on a losing team. I was with Cleveland. Guys tried to look past us and we ended up winning a game sometimes or making it closer than it should be."

Passing grade

After his return from back-to-back suspensions that totaled nine games, Broncos linebacker D.

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J. Williams played 22 snaps on defense in Sunday's victory over the Chargers.

Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio graded Williams' day as "solid," and said the Broncos would continue to give Williams situational work in the defense. Williams played in the team's nickel (five defensive backs) package for the most part.

"(It's) good to have him back in the mix," Del Rio said. "Got him a handful of plays, and he was able to do some good things for us and some things we'll need him to do better but, again, as far as being able to play different combinations of people, we'll continue to do that."

Irish eyes are smiling

Former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn has kept an eye on his alma mater.

Asked if he thought the Irish will win the national championship he said: "I hope so. It seems a little bit like destiny things are working out in their favor."

Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey was on the field for practice, but did not take part. He was given a day off by the coaches and will practice for the remainder of the week ... Bailey on Quinn's two-year run as Broncos backup quarterback; "You had (Kyle) Orton, who was obviously playing better than everybody in practice, and here's (Tim) Tebow waiting, and he's possibly the future of the franchise, so you want to see what he has, and Brady just kind of got caught in the middle of that. He didn't really get a fair shot."

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